Paramedic - ED Tech PRN and Full Time Available

AdventHealth•Killeen, TX

47d

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Clinics and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The Advent Health Central Texas Emergency Department (ED) is a 32 bed ED. The ED is divided into three areas; one area with 23 beds general Care, 8 Fast Track beds, 5 critical care rooms and 3 exam rooms for turbo track for ESI level 4 and 5. The ED is a Trauma Level IV designated trauma center, Chest Pain Center with primary PCI, and Primary Stroke Center. The ED Registration Tech is a certified healthcare provider that provides direct patient centered care in a critical care area as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ED Registration Tech provides patient-centered care to a population within the age range of newborn to geriatric. The ED Registration Tech works full time, part time or PRN. Variable shifts to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hour a day, seven days a week. Weekend work is required. The ED Registration Tech performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts; promotes and restores patients' health by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to the patients and their families. The ED Registration Tech is under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the assigned Nurse Leaders as well as Registration leadership. Actual roles and tasks may vary depending upon the area assigned. Will be required to attend any Registration meeting and training requirements as assigned.

Requirements

EMT P Required
BLS, PALS and ACLS Required

Responsibilities

Welcome patients to Advent Health Central Texas Emergency Department
Check-in patients to Emergency Department
Set up Palm Scanning
Complete registration process (gather patient insurance and demographics) as needed
Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental and hospital policy
Recognizes potential emergency/life threatening situations and notifies Nurse Leader or ED Provider
Demonstrates skill and judgement necessary to implement physicians orders, procedures and protocols of care, and provide quality patient care
Remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and treat staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect
Understands computer downtime procedures
Understands the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and proficiently uses the electronic medical record (EMR) for retrieval of patient information
Performs safe patient care by utilizing the PPID processes.
Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patients health information
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, participating in team problem solving methods
Has knowledge of and understands current TJC Standards for the clinical aspect of the department
Advocates for the patients and promotes healthy teamwork with the multidisciplinary team
Is proactive in efforts to facilitate patient flow through the ED
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures
Maintains licensure, skills and education required to work in the ED
Positively supports Performance Improvement (PI) in the ED
Attends mandatory scheduled staff meetings
Attends mandatory trainings/in-services/skills labs/education opportunities
Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction
Reports suspected abuse to Nurse Leader
Performs treatments and general patient care within scope of practice and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Emergency Department